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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.52, 518.24 and 220.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.52, 518.24 and 220.28 is: 304.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.52 : 518.24 = 220.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.52/518.24 = 220.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.52x = 518.24 × 220.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.52x = 114,157.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,157.91/375.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.00

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